Our People
Cappe Hallberg
Instructor
Now helping lead the very program from which she graduated, Cappe Hallberg's career at MSU has truly come full circle. Holding two degrees (B.S., M.S.) from the School of Human Sciences at MSU, Cappe Hallberg serves as an Instructor in Human Development and Family Science and as the Undergraduate Coordinator for the program. According to Hallberg, "The School of Human Sciences made a significant impact on me during my undergraduate years, giving me the courage to apply for internship opportunities and eventually being employed by one of the greatest hospitals in the world, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, as a Child Life Specialist". Cappe credits her mentors, specifically Dr. Jean Kizer, and other faculty in the School of Human Sciences for helping shape her career. Adds Hallberg, "To have the opportunity to now mentor students through the highs and lows of pursuing an undergraduate degree is life giving to me."
Matt Hester
Business Manager I
Behind every story of the tremendous impact our students, faculty, and staff have on the changing world in which we live, within the School of Human Sciences, there stands a group of Business Office staff that help drive production and stand at the ready to help us achieve our goals and our mission. Without the extensive knowledge and dedication of Matt Hester, our positive imprint on society and expansive reach and potential cannot be realized.
Dr. Caroline Kobia
Associate Professor
Dr. Caroline Kobia is the perfect example of the School of Human Sciences' global reach and its commitment to education, research, and service to its vast number of stakeholders across Mississippi, the nation, and beyond.
Paige Fleming
Administrative Assistant I
For Paige Fleming, Mississippi State University isn't just where she earned her degree in Animal and Dairy Science, it's where her life story unfolded. From meeting her husband outside the Lloyd Ricks Watson building 19 years ago, to raising her family in Starkville, to now working as an Administrative Assistant in the School of Human Sciences, Fleming's connection to MSU runs deep.
Julie Parker
Professor, Human Development and Family Science
With over 35 years of experience dedicated to young children and families, Dr. Julie Parker brings a wealth of knowledge and compassion to Mississippi State University's School of Human Sciences.
Wesley Frierson
Teacher, Child Development and Family Studies Center
Wesley Frierson brings joy and intention to every moment in the classroom. As a passionate preschool teacher at Mississippi State University's Child Development and Family Studies Center, he's spent the past five years creating an environment where young learners thrive through play, discovery, and connection.
Bailey Poindexter
Student Services Coordinator
Bailey Poindexter believes that education should be a doorway, not a barrier. With a deep commitment to policy, accessibility, and student support, she focuses on ensuring that all students have the resources they need to thrive.
Dr. Carley Morrison
Associate Professor in Agricultural Education, Leadership and Communications
For Dr. Carley Calico Morrison, education isn't just her career - it's her passion. With a background deeply rooted in agricultural education, she has dedicated her life to preparing students for leadership roles in agriculture and community engagement. But beyond her research and teaching, Morrison has found something even more meaningful at Mississippi State University - a place to call home
